Domestic Violence

At any given moment you have the power to say this is not how the story is going to end.” ― Christine Mason Miller

Domestic Violence can be difficult to talk about,  let alone escape.   Whilst it might seem impossible to escape, there are measures that we can assist you to put in place, so for you can get out of a domestically violent relationship.  Our team have helped tens of thousands of families whether that be:

1. Filing an Application for a Protection Order
2. Defending a Protection Order made against you;
3. Representing you in Court;
4. Negotiation protection orders;
5. Making an urgent application for a protection order.

What is domestic violence?

Domestic violence is classified as:

• Physical or sexual abuse
• Emotional or psychological abuse
• Economic abuse
• Threatening behaviour
• Coercive behaviour
• Control of or causing a person to hear for their safety or wellbeing.
• Threatening to commit suicide or self-harm.

Application for a protection Order

To make a protection order, the court must be satisfied:

• A relevant relationship existed between the aggrieved and respondent; and
• Domestic violence was committed against the respondent; and
• The Protection order is necessary to protect the aggrieved from further domestic violence.

Defending an Application for a protection Order

If you have been served with an Application for a protection order and disagree with its contents, it is important that you contact us immediately to obtain legal advice.

If you consent to an Order this can have an impact on licences you hold including weapon and security licences, you could be ousted from the family home and the order could apply for the mandatory period of 5 years.

“Trauma may happen to you, but it can never define you.” ― Melinda Long

We regularly appear in Brisbane, Caboolture, Caloundra, Gympie, Noosa, Hervey Bay, Ipswich, Landsborough, Maroochydore, Petrie, Redcliffe Magistrates Court for Domestic Violence Applications.

If you need urgent help in relation to domestic violence situation or defending an Application get in touch with us today for a no obligation chat as to how we can help you.